Pens GM Ray Shero has an annual need for wingers, especially ones that can play on a top forward line with either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. Read more »
Hockey Analysis
Grading The Deal: Pens Get Neal, Niskanen For Goligoski
Grading The Deal: Blues, Avs Complete Semi-Blockbuster
In a trade that shook up the cores of both franchises, the Blues sent former first overall pick (in 2006) Erik Johnson, Jay McClement and a first round pick to the Avalanche for power-sniper Chris Stewart, Kevin Shattenkirk and a 2nd round pick. Read more »
Grading The Deals: Boston Acquires Kaberle, Peverley In Separate Deals
While Boston was already a contender before this trade, and a team that boasted very strong team defense, their back-end lacked a puck moving defenseman. Read more »
Rookie Rankings For Mid-February
Jeff Skinner, Logan Couture and Michael Grabner headline this edition of the rookie rankings. Read more »
Rangers, Sather, Succeeding Through The Draft
Through the draft, Glen Sather has stocked the cupboard full of young guys currently, or soon-to-be, contributing to the teams? success. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Leafs Flyers Get Versteeg For Picks
Philadelphia may be a perfect fit for Kris Versteeg. Much like in Chicago, he won?t be asked to carry a big load offensively. Read more »
Second Trimester Awards
Goalies aren't typically Hart Trophy winners, but Tim Thomas is making a strong case this season. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Sens Begin Selling, Send Fisher To Preds
The big story out of the NHL is the fact that Carrie Underwood?s husband has conveniently been traded to ?Music City?, Nashville. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Blackhawks Obtain Frolik In Swap Of Youth
For the Blackhawks, acquiring a player like Michael Frolik can be a season-saver. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Leafs Send Beauchemin Back To Ducks
In exchange for Francois Beauchemin, Toronto receives the equivalent of two first round draft picks, albeit one of which is overpaid and underachieving. Read more »
NHL Player Rankings For January
Thanks to Sidney Crosby?s concussion, Steven Stamkos has jumped into the league among forwards, followed by the red-hot hands of Ryan Kesler. Read more »
RealGM NHL Power Rankings After January
The Philadelphia Flyers, with arguably the deepest roster in the league, have taken over the top spot in the OCTR Power Rankings through the end of January. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Moulson, Isles Ink 3-Year Extension
The New York Islanders, an organization used to operating without much fan fare, completed a very under-the-radar extension this week for forward Matt Moulson. Read more »
RealGM?s All-Star Fantasy Draft
With the announcement of the two captains of the All-Star Game, I invited Christopher Reina to partake in a mock draft with me. Read more »
RealGM's NHL Rookie Rankings For Mid-January
We cannot recall a time when such a large portion of rookies were making such a big impact on the ice (and on the score sheets) for teams vying for the playoffs. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Kings Extend Johnson For Seven Seasons
The Kings are getting a fair hometown deal here, as Jack Johnson is in his early 20s and has now committed to the franchise through what should be his peak years Read more »
RealGM?s 2011 NHL All-Stars
Ahead of the announcement of the All-Stars, we look at who deserves to be included on this year's teams. Read more »
NHL Team Rankings Through December
Pittsburgh has jumped into the top spot, barely edging out their division rivals in Philadelphia, who maintained their second spot. Last month?s top team in Detroit ranks third, just ahead of scorching hot Vancouver. Read more »
NHL Player Rankings Through December
Steven Stamkos? two-month reign at the top of the OCPR forward rankings has come to an end, as Sidney Crosby's 25-game point streak has vaulted him to number one. Read more »
How The Predators Survive
Over the last six seasons, the Nashville Predators have been among the league?s most successful and consistent hockey teams, yet no one really talks about them. Read more »